MCD MT "clone" 1/5 Conversion

[Takedown]

Originally Posted by Krawlin

Sweet. For once, a project that you aren't taking forever with!

Ummm, I wouldnt exactly say that....

[Krawlin]

Originally Posted by Takedown

Ummm, I wouldnt exactly say that....

Well, you aren't taking as long with this project as you are with most others that you have done.

[Takedown]

Hah, thats sorta true I guess... I would go faster if I could. Money is always tight.

[Takedown]

Well guys after a long wait my build is finally back on track. The motor was installed awhile back with four 90 degree steel brackets to hold it 100% secure onto the chassis. Im going to be running all 10awg wire. 10awg wire is already installed onto the motor output with deans connectors. I will be purchasing more 10awg for the harness to wire three 12v PB's toghther into one ESC. I will for sure be using an AstroFlight 204D "HV" brushed airplane ESC. It handles up to 60 volts input and has a 60a output. Ive talked to people on RC-Groups that run combos such as mine in their planes with similar motors minus the heavy batts and they say that the esc doesnt even get a tad bit warm so im confident it'll be fine. Plus its going to stay below 30 degrees here for the next 4-5 months or so. The rollcage was reinstalled and I cut out the 2nd servo mount in the front for room for the ESC. The batteries will be placed one behind the motor and 2 on the left side of the chassis towards the rear. Total weight will be around 32.8lbs. Ill post pics of it here in a few minutes.

[Takedown]

Ok guys here are the updates pics that were just taken...

[trev3813]

Thats a big motor, lookin good thanks for the cheap BL combo

[Takedown]

Thanks guys, Hey U.S. is your idea related to a spring loaded chain tensioner like this bike shifter.

[Unsullied_Spy]

Originally Posted by Takedown

Thanks guys, Hey U.S. is your idea related to a spring loaded chain tensioner like this bike shifter.

Yeah, that's about the closest thing I've seen to it. IMO it's a pretty good idea. One of the biggest arguments for using timing chains in 1:1 engines is that they stretch (belts need replaced ever 100k miles though, I don't like that kind of maintenance). I figure a tensioner would be a good way to keep chains running longer but it seems nobody ever uses one. I forgot completely about a bicycle though. If you could make one for your RC, you'd probably never need to re-tension your chain.

[What's_nitro?]

That is a very securely mounted motor you have there. It's missing a wire, though; can you run a motor with only two wires?????????????

Haha, looking good man!

[brushlessboy16]

Originally Posted by What's_nitro?

That is a very securely mounted motor you have there. It's missing a wire, though; can you run a motor with only two wires?????????????

Haha, looking good man!

A high end european esc with built in wifi, and a 2.5ghz radio

[Takedown]

Originally Posted by What's_nitro?

That is a very securely mounted motor you have there. It's missing a wire, though; can you run a motor with only two wires?????????????

Haha, looking good man!

Haha, ya it is a good idea IMO. Ill look into it. And yes its not brushless. Ill prove to you guys that HV brushed is still somewhat cool.

[BL_RV0]

Are you still going lipo or what? Looks badass man. I still think it looks much better w/o the cage though.

[What's_nitro?]

Ooo power transmission over WiFi, I gotta see this!

[Takedown]

It does look better w/o the rollcage but its on their for a purpose. I will be going with PB's instead of lipos because its not only cheaper but their well protected with a hard case. Even though they weigh a bit more the 1/5's springs are good for up to 15-20lbs+ of extra weight.

[Krawlin]

Tisk Tisk..... Should have left it gas IMO. Much better setup as a gasser, much less hassle of all this setup. And a brushed motor, come on dude..... step it up, get a big outrunner.